Jul

30

Do you know a good website where I could find either homeopathic products or herbal products?

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Jane asked:


I am looking for alternatives to the usual medication, which, in my opinion, is often toxic (not to mention the side effects).
I would like to use natural products only – i.e. products made of plants and herbs.

If you know a website thet offers natural, herbal and/homeopathic products, please let me know ASAP!

Thank you!

Jul

27

A holistic/natural alternative to Tomoxifen?

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MissUnderstood asked:


Tomoxifen has such side effects, is there an alternative? Don’t worry, I take my medicine, I was just curious.
I am in year 4 of my survival and my tomoxifen medication.
Thank you all

Jul

24

What is an herbal alternative to St. Johns Wort?

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balique asked:


I wanted to take St. Johns Wort, but it interacts with my birth control (which I learned here). I don’t want to take a prescription anti-depressant, because I am already on medication for adult ADD, and I dont want to be completely drugged up all day. Is there any herbal supplement that is similar to St. John’s Wort without all the side effects?

Jul

16

can I abruptly stop medication that I’m taking for Hypothyroidism?

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Shobs asked:


I had been normal (esp. my weight too was normal) until 3 months back.But due to drowsiness and my constant urge to take a nap ,made me undergo blood tests .I was then diagnosed with hypthyroidism (TSH level being 5) .I’m also slightly anaemic as per the reports.I was prescribed Levothyroxin. I realised I was gaining weight . I have now been asked to take Armour .
I’d really appreciate it if someone could enlighten me as to

1. whether I can abruplty stop the medication as I feel I have been wrongly treated
2. If theres an alternative form of treatment
3. how to reduce my weight

Jul

12

What can you do for lowering down your high blood pressure to normal?

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*Snowdust* asked:


Other than taking medicine as I’ve heard that you have to take it for the rest of your life once you start your medication. Are there any other alternatives other than taking medicines? Thanks.

Jul

9

I am currently taking a medication for add?

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JT289385 asked:


Right now I am taking 10 mg of adderal two times a day for my add and am going to be switching to strattera , I am switching because I am experiancing some problems with the stimulant med so am trying the non stimulant as a alternative . Anyhow I have only been on the adderal for about 2 months , but am wondering if I will go threw any kind of withdrawls going off from it . ???? Would appreciate any advice.

Jul

2

Acupuncture Therapy for Asbestos-Related Diseases

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Many people who are diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses like malignant mesothelioma have begun turning to alternative and complementary treatments as a form of pain management, to improve general health, and to provide relief from disease symptoms. Acupuncture is the most widely accepted alternative therapy and many insurance companies even offer coverage for it.

The foundational theory of acupuncture is rooted in a principle that entails treating the entire body rather than just the affected organ or area. According to this set of theories, diseases are caused by an disparity of factors called Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood. In this practice, treating disease involves manipulation of the body to improve balance among these four factors. Acupuncture employs the use of fine needles into the body’s defined ‘pressure points’ to improve the flow of the four factors in the body, and improve the body’s balance and harmony.

Those coping with asbestos-related diseases, like asbestosis and mesothelioma, can use acupuncture to treat symptoms of pain, stress, and anxiety. Many patients with asbestosis who have tried acupuncture say the treatment helps relieve pain and makes breathing much easier.

During an acupuncture session, an acupuncturist asks their patient a number of questions relating to their health and symptoms. They also examine certain points of the body, such as the face, mouth, and specific acupuncture points, to decide the best course of treatment. This primary examination permits the acupuncturist to determine which pressure points must be manipulated for the patient to be relieved of their symptoms.

It has been advised that people with bleeding disorders and those taking blood thinners should avoid acupuncture. In addition, those with infusion pumps, cardiac pacemakers, or any other electrical device are advised to avoid electroacupuncture.